THE crew on a new TV series based on an Irvine Welsh book were spotted filming in a Glasgow scheme today. 

Shooting is underway for the six-part drama, which is based on the Trainspotting novelist's 2008 Filth sequel, titled Crime

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Glasgow Times: The show is an adaptation of Welsh's 2008 novel Crime The show is an adaptation of Welsh's 2008 novel Crime

Reader Thomas Bradley sent in pictures of the crews, who he said had been set up in the Wyndford since this morning. 

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The series will be Edinburgh-born Welsh's first work to be adapted for the small screen, after a number of successes with films. 

Glasgow Times: It follows on from the story of Filth, which was adapted into a film starring James McAvoyIt follows on from the story of Filth, which was adapted into a film starring James McAvoy

It follows the story of Ray, who appeared in the James McAvoy-starring adaptation of Filth, a police officer recovering from a mental breakdown.

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Directed by James Strong, the show will feature Dougray Scott in the lead role, with support from Angela Griffin, Joanna Vanderham and Jamie Sives.

The show is expected to debut on the streaming service Britbox later this year and is produced by Buccaneer Media and Off The Grid Film and TV. 

Buccaneer Media confirmed the company is shooting in Glasgow and Edinburgh for the series.